Tag Archives: Ben Mendelsohn

Review: Mississippi Grind ‘Bubbles And Bursts With Blues, Rock And Soul’ | Consequence Of Sound

The film bubbles and bursts with blues, rock, and soul from the likes of cats like John Lee Hooker, Memphis Minnie, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Paul ‘Wine’ Jones, and more. It’s a good’un. –Consequence Of Sound

 

The two-volume blues compilation soundtracks, Mississippi Grind Vol 1: Gerry’s Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Mississippi Grind Vol 2: Curtis’ Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) are out now on Lakeshore Records!  The album features esteemed legends of Blues such as Memphis Slim, Furry Lewis and John Lee Hooker.  Read our previous announcement on Mississippi Grind for more details.

A24 & DIRECTV present MISSISSIPPI GRIND in theaters now (find a theater).

mg_BlogPost_600x300

Continue reading Review: Mississippi Grind ‘Bubbles And Bursts With Blues, Rock And Soul’ | Consequence Of Sound

‘Mississippi Grind’ In Theaters Now, Blues Music Soundtrack Ryan Reynolds And Ben Mendelsohn’s Road Trip

Who can resist a soundtrack full of well-chosen blues and country-and-western songs, many of which offer further testimony to the place of cards, poker chips, dice and racehorses in our national mythology?  – New York Times

 

Mississippi Grind Vol 1: Gerry’s Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Mississippi Grind Vol 2: Curtis’ Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) released by Lakeshore Records is a two-volume blues compilation soundtrack featuring esteemed legends of Blues such as Memphis Slim, Furry Lewis and John Lee Hooker.  Each volume is a musical reflections of the state mind of an individual character.  A rare look into the deeper motivations of such complex and vivid men as Gerry (Slow West’s Ben Mendelsohn) and Curtis (Green Lantern’s Ryan Reynolds) each volume is different as are the fates and choices of the gambling men they represent.  Through the songs of Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie and Joe Callicott, amongst others, the actions and choices of Mississippi Grind are illuminated all the more.  Marshall Chapman, who plays Curtis’ mom, contributes the track “Rainbow Road”, while Leo Welch’s original track, “I Don’t Know Her Name” is also featured on the “Curtis’ Road Mix” recording.  Read further for more album details!

A24 & DIRECTV present MISSISSIPPI GRIND in theaters on September 25 (find a theater).

mg_BlogPost_600x300

Continue reading ‘Mississippi Grind’ In Theaters Now, Blues Music Soundtrack Ryan Reynolds And Ben Mendelsohn’s Road Trip

Mississippi Grind Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Blues Compilation Soundtracks Out Now, Film Stars Ryan Reynolds And Ben Mendelsohn

Hear A World Premiere Of Leo ‘Bud’ Welch’s New Original Song, ‘I Don’t Know Her Name’

Setting the tone are powerful tracks from such esteemed legends of Blues as Memphis Slim, Furry Lewis and John Lee Hooker. Each volume is a musical reflection of the state mind of an individual character. – American Blues Scene

 

Lakeshore Records is very pleased to release the two-volume Mississippi Grind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — available now!  Mississippi Grind Vol 1: Gerry’s Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Mississippi Grind Vol 2: Curtis’ Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features an incredible Blues compilation of music by various artists, and legends Memphis Slim, Furry Lewis and John Lee Hooker.  Premiering on American Blues Scene, hear Leo “Bud” Welch’s new original song, “I Don’t Know Her Name” featured on Mississippi Grind Vol 2: Curtis’ Road Mix!  Get full soundtrack details below.

A24 & DIRECTV present MISSISSIPPI GRIND in theaters on September 25 (find a theater).

mg_BlogPost_600x300

Continue reading Mississippi Grind Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Blues Compilation Soundtracks Out Now, Film Stars Ryan Reynolds And Ben Mendelsohn

‘Mississippi Grind’ Volume 1 And Volume 2 Blues Soundtracks To Be Released On 9/18 – Pre-order Now

Lakeshore Records will release the two-volume Mississippi Grind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on Friday, September 18. Mississippi Grind Vol 1: Gerry’s Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and Mississippi Grind Vol 2: Curtis’ Road Mix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) features an incredible Blues compilation of music by various artists, and legends Memphis Slim, Furry Lewis and John Lee Hooker.  Read further for track listings and album previews.

A24 & DIRECTV present MISSISSIPPI GRIND in theaters on September 25 (find a theater).

mg_BlogPost_600x300

Continue reading ‘Mississippi Grind’ Volume 1 And Volume 2 Blues Soundtracks To Be Released On 9/18 – Pre-order Now

Mississippi Grind! Two Albums Coming Soon, Film In Theaters Sept 25th!

Lakeshore Records will release the soundtrack to Mississippi Grind, starring Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern, Smokin’ Aces), Ben Mendelsohn (Slow West, Killing Them Softly), Analeigh Tipton (Lucy) and Sienna Miller (Unfinished Business).  The film is written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson, It’s A Kinda Funny Story).  See below for further details and stay tuned for more soundtrack details.

Mississippi Grind

Continue reading Mississippi Grind! Two Albums Coming Soon, Film In Theaters Sept 25th!